The Solstice Trust
The Solstice Trust is a private foundation, based in Newport, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Solstice Trust at a glance
In short: The Solstice Trust gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +159.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $137,623
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Solstice Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Prouty ($5K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Solstice Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Prouty Lebanon, NH | Support Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio Colchester, VT | Support Public Radio | $1,500 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports Killington, VT | Support Individuals with Disabilities | $1,500 |
| Hanover Improvement Society Hanover, NH | Support Community Preservation | $1,500 |
| Friends of Sakonnet Lighthouse Little Compton, RI | Support Land Conservation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,623 | $18,116 | $17,019 | $10,000 | 5 | $13,637 | $14,804 | $8,023 |
| 2024 | $136,526 | $-10,070 | $13,058 | $9,250 | 12 | $10,822 | $5,000 | $7,582 |
| 2023 | $159,654 | $-8,237 | $12,847 | $9,750 | 10 | $9,750 | $4,620 | $8,413 |
| 2022 | $180,738 | $9,350 | $12,128 | $8,750 | 13 | $8,750 | $5,972 | $10,188 |
| 2021 | $183,516 | $14,648 | $11,863 | $8,500 | 11 | — | $11,285 | $9,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Solstice Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Solstice Trust is led by Kristin M. Brown, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin M. Brown
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Louis G. Murphy Jr.
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stuart T. Close
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Solstice Trust
How much does The Solstice Trust give each year?
The Solstice Trust gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 12 grants.
What is The Solstice Trust's typical grant size?
The Solstice Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Solstice Trust give grants?
The Solstice Trust gives mostly in New Hampshire: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (30%) and Rhode Island (5%).
Does The Solstice Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Solstice Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Solstice Trust's largest grantees?
The Solstice Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Prouty ($5,000), Vermont Public Radio ($1,500) and Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Solstice Trust?
The Solstice Trust reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Solstice Trust's EIN?
The Solstice Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0367216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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